The Dodo Archive

Rescued Baby Skunks Are Super Stinkin' Adorable

These six baby skunks were brought to the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington, Washington, earlier this week after their mom was killed. Her tiny babies wouldn't have been able to survive, but luckily a Good Samaritan brought them to Sarvey, where they'll get lots of love and care until they can be released into the wild.

The babies didn't all arrive together. The center posted on Facebook that "First, three arrived - then a couple of hours later 2 more showed up in the area and were brought in by the homeowner. The next day, the last one finally came out from its hiding spot - hungry and alone - it was able to be reunited with its siblings."

So, are the rescuers in danger of being "skunked" as they care for the babies? Well, according to the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, the little skunks can spray, but they're so small that they're not "fully 'loaded' yet."